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CVE-2025-43356: 
Apple Safari vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-43356 is a security vulnerability affecting WebKit, discovered by Jaydev Ahire and disclosed on September 15, 2025. The vulnerability impacts multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, specifically affecting their WebKit browser engine implementations (Apple Support).

Technical details

The vulnerability is related to a sensor information access control issue in WebKit. The issue allows websites to access sensor information without proper user consent. The vulnerability was addressed by improving the handling of caches, as documented in WebKit Bugzilla ticket 296153 (Apple Support).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows malicious websites to access device sensor information without obtaining explicit user consent, potentially compromising user privacy and security (Apple Support).

Mitigation and workarounds

Apple has addressed this vulnerability by implementing improved cache handling mechanisms in WebKit. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest operating system versions released on September 15, 2025, which include the security patches for this vulnerability (Apple Support).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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CVE-2025-43343CRITICAL9.8
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  • cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari
NoYesSep 15, 2025
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  • cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari
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